Ray Milland
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Ray Milland (born Reginald Alfred John Truscott-Jones or Alfred Reginald Jones; 3 January 1907 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh actor and director. He is best remembered for his Academy Award–winning portrayal of an alcoholic writer in The Lost Weekend (1945), as well as for his performances in Dial M for Murder (1954) and Love Story (1970).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ray Milland reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ray Milland's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 66% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ray Milland remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Faces of Horror, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ray Milland Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Milland's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Milland.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Faces of Horror | Maxwell Kirshner (archive) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Grace Kelly: The American Princess | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "The Lost Weekend") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Darker Side of Terror | Prof. Meredith | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Battlestar Galactica | Sire Uri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mayday at 40,000 Feet | Dr. Joseph Mannheim | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Last Tycoon | Fleishacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Escape to Witch Mountain | Aristotle Bolt | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The House in Nightmare Park | Stewart Henderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Love Story | Oliver Barrett III | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Daughter of the Mind | Prof. Samuel Hale Constable | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes | James Xavier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Premature Burial | Guy Carrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Satan (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Lisbon | Robert John Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dial M for Murder | Tony Wendice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Something to Live For | Alan Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Close to My Heart | Brad Sheridan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Circle of Danger | Clay Douglas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | It Happens Every Spring | Vernon Simpson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Nick Beal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | So Evil My Love | Mark Bellis | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Big Clock | George Stroud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Jonathan Trumbo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Lost Weekend | Don Birnam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ministry of Fear | Stephen Neale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Uninvited | Roderick Fitzgerald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Bill Trimble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Major and the Minor | Major Kirby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Reap the Wild Wind | Stephen Tolliver | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sullivan's Travels | Near-Collision Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Skylark | Tony Kenyon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Arise, My Love | Tom Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Dr. Timothy Sterling | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | John Geste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wise Girl | John O'Halloran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Easy Living | John Ball Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three Smart Girls | Lord Michael Stuart | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Next Time We Love | Tommy Abbott | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Glass Key | Taylor Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Charles Gray Granville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Menace | Freddie Bastion | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Charlie Chan in London | Neil Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We're Not Dressing | Prince Michael (as Raymond Milland) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bolero | Robert Coray | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man Who Played God | Eddie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Blonde Crazy | Joe Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Flying Scotsman | Jim Edwards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Lady from the Sea | Tom Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Piccadilly | Diner in Nightclub (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Ray Milland - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Milland?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Milland is "Faces of Horror" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Milland acted in?
Ray Milland has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Milland?
Other notable films include "Dial M for Murder", "The Lost Weekend", and "Forever and a Day".